Broward County Bans Conversion Therapy for Kids

Broward County voted for ordinance on Tuesday that would ban conversion therapy for minors.

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Originally published on January 10, 2018 12:17 pm

Tony Lima was one of 30 Broward County residents at Tuesday’s commission meeting. The executive director of SAVE, he spoke against conversion therapy for minors – the controversial practice of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

“We need to be able to as a county send a strong message that we are inclusive, that we are loving, that we are protective of their authentic selves – above all,” Lima said.